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Synopsis
Though he has washed out of the space program, Reid Malenfant is determined to get into space. Eventually he realizes it's not just his future or even the future of humanity that depends on his success, but the fate of the entire universe across all of time.
About the Author
Stephen Baxter is a trained engineer with degrees from Cambridge (Mathematics) and Southampton Universities (Doctorate in aeroengineering research). He has worked with Rolls Royce Ltd., and at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, U.K. In his research, Baxter visited NASA launch centers, viewed a shuttle launch and interviewed both a NASA mission controller and an astronaut. He also conducted extensive research into the history of NASA, scientific studies of Mars and astronauts and other key players.
His novel Voyage won the Sidewise Award for Best Alternate History Novel of the Year; he also won the John W. Campbell Award and the Philip K. Dick Award for his novel The Time Ships.